#6 Supporting HardwareThis might be the last update for a few months as the engine has left our facility and is in the hands of the car builder to finish out the plumbing, install, turbo kit, fuel system and other pieces. The one thing at the start of this series I did not state was the fact that it will be a alcohol fueled engine so the HP rating of 2000+ is more along the lines of 3100-3600 hp, possibly more depending on final boost levels, and fuel mixture. Hopefully I will be able to share some pictures of the...

#5 Valvetrain Because this is going to encompass the valves, rockers, heads, gaskets.....this update is going to have a lot of material thrown at you all at one time. So much of the next steps tie into the next part more so than earlier so bare with us. The cylinder heads and valve train can sometimes turn into a mystery for a lot of people on their builds. There are a number of steps that you can take to try and cover as many basis as you can if you are trying something new but it does boil down to...

Today we un-box one of the very first sets of Wiseco Automotive's new BoostLine connecting rods for LS and LT engines. Some things to note on these: This all new design from Wiseco has been developed specifically for boosted engines and higher stresses, up to 2000HP!. Wiseco's new three pocket design allows for extra material were needed but does not drastically increase weight. Each rod is wrapped and protected and kept separate from the others so no damage can happen during shipping. Like most rod sets, they are all matched closely on weight, but in the case...

What is HorsePower Research (HPR)? HPR is DFW's premier engine machine shop and assembly location for LS, LT, Ford and other late model engines. Erik Koenig HPR's main designer and engine builder, Erik Koenig is no stranger to the high HP world of engines. Some may know Erik from his prior company in Houston, HKE or may have had Erik as their teacher at the prestigious S.A.M. school in engine assembly and machine work. Erik has been in the world of building, and machining engines for some of the biggest shops in Texas and some record setting cars around...